CDI3-SCISIM
  • 1. Which of the following is a primary purpose of an investigative interview?
A) . To intimidate the suspect
B) . To conduct a surprise raid
C) To gather accurate information and clarify facts
D) . To immediately obtain a confession
  • 2. Which method of interview involves open-ended questions to encourage the subject
A) Rapid-fire questioning
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Direct questioning
D) Leading questioning
  • 3. Which type of interrogation method relies on psychological strategies rather than
A) Reid technique
B) Physical intimidation
C) Forceful confrontation
D) Covert surveillance
  • 4. In an admission, a person acknowledges:
A) The entire criminal act
B) Only the elements of the crime
C) Facts that may indicate involvement but not the full criminal liability
D) Their innocence
  • 5. Which of the following is required for a confession to be admissible in court?
A) It must be made to any person
B) It must be made in front of the media
C) It must be coerced under pressure
D) It must be voluntarily made
  • 6. Which of the following statements about dying declarations is true?
A) They are only valid if the declarant survives
B) They are admissible even without corroboration if the declarant believes death is imminent
C) They are inadmissible unless a judge witnesses them
D) They must be notarized
  • 7. An independent relevant statement is:
A) A confession made under duress
B) . A statement that independently proves facts of the case
C) A statement made to influence another witness
D) . A statement made to the police immediately after arrest
  • 8. Which of the following is a method used in interrogation to detect deception?
A) Polygraph testing
B) Note-taking
C) Open-ended narrative
D) Passive observation
  • 9. Which principle underlies the validity of a voluntary confession?
A) Immediate police confrontation
B) Intimidation by authorities
C) Presence of media witnesses
D) Absence of threats, inducement, or coercion
  • 10. The type of interview that seeks to establish a timeline of events is:
A) Cognitive
B) Informal
C) Narrative
D) Structured
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a legal requirement for a confession?
A) The suspect must be informed of their rights
B) It must be made knowingly and intelligently
C) It must include a public apology
D) . It must be voluntary
  • 12. The Reid Technique primarily focuses on:
A) Gathering physical evidence
B) Encouraging suspects to lie
C) Using confrontation and behavioral analysis to elicit a confession
D) Conducting surveillance
  • 13. A dying declaration can be admitted without corroboration if:
A) It was recorded on video
B) It was written and notarized
C) The declarant was aware death was imminent
D) It was signed in front of police
  • 14. Which of the following best describes a cognitive interview?
A) Forces the suspect to provide a confession
B) Is conducted without asking questions
C) Relies on threats to elicit statements
D) Focuses on witness memory retrieval through context reinstatement
  • 15. When analyzing an independent relevant statement, investigators should:
A) Use the statement only as hearsay
B) Ignore contradictions
C) Accept the statement at face value
D) Verify the statement independently without coercion
  • 16. Which technique encourages witnesses to reconstruct past events to improve recall accuracy?
A) Rapid questioning
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Leading questions
D) Confrontational interrogation
  • 17. A confession made after prolonged detention without access to counsel is:
A) Admissible in court
B) Presumed involuntary and inadmissible
C) Considered independent relevant statement
D) Admissible in court
  • 18. The primary purpose of a police interrogation is to:
A) Obtain evidence through coercion
B) Publicly shame the suspect
C) Elicit the truth from a suspect
D) Immediately arrest anyone nearby
  • 19. Which of the following is a legal safeguard to ensure a confession is voluntary?
A) Threatening the suspect with punishment
B) Advising the suspect of their right to remain silent
C) Conducting the interrogation in private
D) Using physical pressure
  • 20. Which is a hallmark of an independent relevant statement?
A) Requires police supervision
B) Made voluntarily and without prompting
C) Given only after a court order
D) Needs corroboration to be valid
  • 21. During an investigative interview, the officer should:
A) Focus on irrelevant facts
B) Listen actively and encourage detailed narratives
C) Ask leading questions to force answers
D) Interrupt the witness frequently
  • 22. Which method of interrogation is structured around behavioral cues and inconsistencies in the suspect’s story?
A) Passive observation
B) Direct confrontation
C) Reid Technique
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 23. Which factor may render a confession inadmissible?
A) Knowledge of rights
B) . Recording of the confession
C) Voluntary nature
D) Threats or promises made by law enforcement
  • 24. A statement made by a person under the belief that they are about to die is:
A) A dying declaration
B) An admission
C) A voluntary confession
D) . A hearsay statement
  • 25. Which is an example of an open-ended question during an interview?
A) You didn’t hit anyone, right?”
B) Did you see him take the money?”
C) Can you describe everything that happened that day?”
D) Was the door locked?”
  • 26. Which of the following best defines an admission?
A) Complete confession of guilt
B) . An acknowledgment of some facts that may establish a crime but stops short of full guilt
C) Statement without any factual basis
D) Statement by a third party
  • 27. Which of the following is NOT a type of interview?
A) Coercive
B) Informational
C) Investigative
D) Cognitive
  • 28. In applying the principles of dying declaration, one must ensure
A) The declarant knew death was imminent
B) It is read aloud in court
C) The statement is notarized
D) The statement is recorded immediately
  • 29. A confession made to a fellow detainee under threat is:
A) Considered independent relevant statement
B) Automatically valid
C) Admissible
D) Inadmissible due to coercion
  • 30. Which method is most effective for improving witness memory recall?
A) Confrontational interrogation
B) Cognitive interviewing
C) Rapid-fire questioning
D) Leading questions
  • 31. Which principle ensures the reliability of an independent relevant statement?
A) Statement must be voluntary and independent of coercion
B) Must involve a police officer
C) Must be repeated multiple times
D) Must be made publicly
  • 32. . The legal safeguard that a suspect’s statement cannot be used if obtained under
A) Rule against hearsay
B) Principle of voluntariness
C) Miranda rights
D) Doctrine of independent evidence
  • 33. During an interview, which approach helps minimize witness anxiety and improve information accuracy?
A) Repeating questions rapidly
B) Aggressive confrontation
C) Friendly and neutral demeanor
D) Ignoring witness responses
  • 34. Which of the following is an element of a valid confession?
A) Voluntary, knowing, and intelligent
B) Coerced under threat
C) Given to a third party only
D) Made without awareness of rights
  • 35. When analyzing a dying declaration, the investigator should:
A) Determine if the declarant believed death was imminent
B) Ignore the timing of the statement
C) Require the presence of legal counsel
D) Treat it as hearsay by default
  • 36. Which interview method emphasizes reconstructing the context of the event?
A) Coercive interrogation
B) Rapid questioning
C) Leading questions
D) Cognitive interviewing
  • 37. An independent relevant statement can be used in court:
A) Even without the declarant being present
B) Only if it is corroborated
C) Never
D) Only if the declarant testifies
  • 38. Which of the following is the main difference between an admission and a confession?
A) Admission is voluntary; confession is always coerced
B) Admission is always false; confession is always true
C) Admission is given in court; confession is private
D) Admission acknowledges some facts; confession acknowledges full criminal responsibility
  • 39. Which of the following statements is true about dying declarations?
A) . They are inadmissible unless signed
B) They must be witnessed by two officers
C) They are exceptions to the hearsay rule
D) They require corroboration
  • 40. During interrogation, detecting verbal and non-verbal cues is important because:
A) . It can identify deception or inconsistencies
B) It forces a confession
C) It makes the suspect nervous
D) It substitutes for evidence
  • 41. A voluntary statement made without threat, inducement, or promise is classified a
A) Leading question
B) Coerced statement
C) . Admission or confession
D) Hearsay
  • 42. Which is an example of an indirect interrogation method?
A) Forced written confession
B) Direct questioning with threats
C) Behavioral analysis of the suspect’s story
D) . Physical intimidation
  • 43. A statement that helps establish the facts independently of the suspect’s confession is:
A) Hearsay evidence
B) Coerced confession
C) Independent relevant statement
D) Dying declaration
  • 44. Which of the following is critical for admissibility of confessions?
A) Speed of confession
B) Presence of media
C) Voluntariness and knowledge of rights
D) Prior criminal record
  • 45. . Which of the following best represents a structured interview
A) Random questions without structure
B) Aggressive interrogation
C) Surprise questioning
D) Standardized questions asked in a pre-determined order
  • 46. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of interrogation?
A) Cognitive interviewing
B) Reid technique
C) Polygraph-assisted interview
D) Public humiliation
  • 47. A suspect admits involvement in a crime but denies full responsibility. This is an example of:
A) Full confession
B) Hearsay
C) Coerced statement
D) Admission
  • 48. Which principle justifies admitting a dying declaration even if the declarant is unavailable?
A) The belief that a person is unlikely to lie when facing imminent death
B) The requirement for a judge’s approval
C) The requirement for notarization
D) The need for witnesses
  • 49. Which of the following ensures that a confession is legally obtained?
A) Taken in a public forum
B) Voluntary, informed, and without coercion
C) Taken after threats
D) Taken secretly with intimidation
  • 50. During interview analysis, an investigator should:
A) Ignore inconsistencies
B) Only record confessions, not admissions
C) Correlate statements with independent evidence for reliability
D) Accept statements at face value
  • 51. Which of the following best distinguishes theft from robbery under the Revised Penal Code?
A) Robbery requires prior consent of the victim; theft does not
B) Theft involves intimidation; robbery does not
C) Theft is committed only in commercial establishments; robbery is not
D) Robbery involves violence or intimidation; theft does not
  • 52. Which is a key element of estafa under the RPC?
A) Breaking and entering a house
B) Misappropriation or conversion of property through deceit
C) Killing a person to gain property
D) Taking personal property by intimidation
  • 53. During a criminal investigation, which approach is most appropriate for robbery with serious physical injuries?
A) Only review surveillance footage
B) ocus solely on recovering stolen property
C) Interview witnesses only
D) Forensic and medical examination with crime scene documentation
  • 54. In distinguishing theft from estafa, which factor is critical in investigation?
A) Presence of deceit or fraudulent intent
B) Number of victims
C) Whether the property is movable or immovable
D) The value of the property
  • 55. Which procedure is essential in investigating estafa?
A) Establishing proof of deceit or misrepresentation
B) . Interviewing neighbors
C) Checking fingerprints only
D) Verifying the victim’s prior consent
  • 56. A thief steals a bag from a crowded market. Which investigative approach is most effective?
A) Filing an administrative report
B) Eyewitness identification and CCTV review
C) In-depth financial profiling of the suspect
D) Seizing unrelated evidence in nearby areas
  • 57. What differentiates robbery in a dwelling from robbery in a public place?
A) Only dwelling robbery requires victim testimony
B) Robbery in a dwelling is punishable more severely due to violation of personal security
C) Public robbery requires prior planning; dwelling does not
D) Use of firearms is prohibited in dwelling robbery
  • 58. Which is a legal requirement for confiscating stolen property during investigation?
A) Court-issued warrant or lawful seizure
B) Verbal permission from the suspect
C) Public announcement
D) Consent from neighbors
  • 59. Which stage is most crucial in establishing criminal liability for theft?
A) Establishing prior criminal record
B) Proving motive
C) Recovering the stolen item
D) Proving actual taking without consent
  • 60. When analyzing a robbery scene, investigators should focus primarily on:
A) The social media accounts of neighbors
B) Physical evidence and witness statements P
C) Public opinion
D) . The weather during the incident
  • 61. Under R.A. 10883, carnapping with serious physical injuries is punishable by:
A) Community service
B) Reclusion temporal to death
C) Fine only
D) Imprisonment of 6 months
  • 62. Which of the following is a distinctive element of carnapping?
A) Taking a motor vehicle with intent to gain
B) Kidnapping for ransom
C) Theft of personal jewelry
D) Breaking into a house
  • 63. The essential investigative step in carnapping is
A) . Interviewing neighbors only
B) Verifying vehicle ownership and tracing its location
C) Ignoring CCTV footage
D) . Filing a complaint with barangay officials
  • 64. In an anti-carnapping investigation, which evidence is most vital
A) . Victim’s income record
B) . Vehicle registration and plate number
C) The suspect’s prior unrelated offenses
D) Public sentiment
  • 65. What is the difference between carnapping with violence and carnapping without violence?
A) Number of suspects involved
B) Use of physical harm or intimidation during the crime
C) Type of vehicle used
D) Location of the vehicle
  • 66. Which approach helps trace the stolen vehicle in anti-carnapping cases
A) Forensic analysis of tire marks
B) Reviewing traffic camera footage and GPS tracking
C) nterviewing unrelated witnesses
D) Seizing property in nearby towns
  • 67. P.D. 1612 “Anti-Fencing” law primarily addresses
A) Theft of livestock only
B) Forgery of documents
C) . Kidnapping for ransom
D) Selling stolen goods knowingly
  • 68. nvestigators suspect a person of selling a stolen vehicle knowingly. Which law applies?
A) . R.A. 9160
B) . R.A. 6539
C) P.D. 1612
D) R.A. 9208
  • 69. In analyzing a carnapping case, the chain of custody of evidence is essential to:
A) Ensure the admissibility of recovered vehicle in court
B) . Increase public awareness
C) Protect suspect’s rights
D) Reduce police workload
  • 70. Which investigative method best aids prevention of vehicle theft
A) Asking the media to report thefts
B) . Surveillance and monitoring of known “hot spots
C) Random public announcements
D) Conducting surprise inspections only in schools
  • 71. Which is a core element of human trafficking
A) . Force, coercion, or deception for exploitation
B) Illegal importation of goods
C) Simple kidnapping without intent
D) Theft of property
  • 72. R.A. 10364 (Expanded Anti-Rape Law) strengthens protection of:
A) Private property owners
B) Vehicle owners
C) Bank account holders
D) Minors and women in trafficking-related sexual exploitation
  • 73. In human trafficking cases, first investigative step is:
A) . Locate and rescue victims safely
B) Ignore digital evidence
C) . Search unrelated areas
D) Arrest suspects immediately without plan
  • 74. Investigating a suspected trafficking operation, the investigator should
A) . Ignore online communication records
B) . Focus solely on financial transactions
C) . Trace recruitment, transport, and exploitation stages
D) . Avoid interviewing victims
  • 75. Which law addresses the prevention of child exploitation in trafficking
A) . R.A. 9208
B) . R.A. 6539
C) . R.A. 9160
D) P.D. 1612
  • 76. Key investigative approach in human trafficking involves
A) . Ignoring forensic digital evidence
B) Public announcements only
C) Filing reports without rescue operations
D) . Coordinating with social welfare agencies and local authorities
  • 77. Which is a red flag in money laundering related to trafficking
A) Attending community events
B) Owning a private vehicle
C) Small personal spending
D) . Unusually large or frequent money transfers from unknown sources
  • 78. Investigators analyzing digital communication in trafficking cases focus on
A) Monitoring unrelated social media
B) Publicly disclosing personal data
C) . Ignoring online chats
D) . Identifying recruiters, victims, and financial transactions
  • 79. The expanded law on human trafficking (R.A. 11862) covers:
A) . Prevention of trafficking in persons, especially women and children
B) Financial fraud
C) . Vehicle carnapping
D) . Only property theft
  • 80. In analyzing trafficking cases, investigators apply which Bloom’s level
A) Ignoring financial evidence
B) . Understanding and analyzing patterns of recruitment and exploitation
C) . Memorizing names only
D) Recording weather data
  • 81. Which is the first stage of money laundering
A) . Recovery – reporting to authorities
B) . Placement – introducing illicit funds into the financial system
C) Integration – using money for business investment
D) Layering – separating illicit funds from origin
  • 82. Which stage of money laundering involves complex transactions to conceal
A) Placement
B) Exploitation
C) Integration
D) Layering
  • 83. Integration stage in money laundering means
A) Assets are seized by authorities
B) Money appears legitimate for investment or business
C) Money is stolen physically
D) No financial movement occurs
  • 84. Which law governs Anti-Money Laundering in the Philippines
A) . RA 6539
B) . RA 9208
C) . RA 9160
D) . PD 1612
  • 85. When analyzing suspicious financial transactions, investigators are applying which Bloom’s level?
A) Remembering
B) Repeating reports
C) Analyzing
D) Memorizing laws only
  • 86. RA 10927 amends which law
A) RA 10364 – Expanded Anti-Rape
B) . RA 9208 – Human Trafficking
C) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
D) . RA 9160 – Anti-Money Laundering Act
  • 87. Investigators use bank records and transaction monitoring in which stage of money laundering?
A) . Placement and layering
B) None of the above
C) Recovery only
D) Integration only
  • 88. Which method is critical for applying AML laws
A) Ignoring large transactions
B) Customer Due Diligence (CDD) and reporting of suspicious transactions
C) Asking media for information
D) Random inspections of homes
  • 89. Which is a typical red flag for money laundering
A) Small daily purchases
B) . Routine payroll deposits
C) . Buying groceries with cash
D) Structuring transactions to avoid reporting requirements
  • 90. Investigating money laundering linked to trafficking requires
A) Confiscating property randomly
B) Memorizing case files only
C) Ignoring financial flows
D) Tracing illicit money, linking to suspects, and analyzing transaction patterns
  • 91. A suspect is involved in carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering. Which approach integrates all investigations?
A) Filing separate complaints without coordination
B) . Ignoring digital evidence
C) Interviewing only neighbors
D) Multi-agency coordination, evidence tracing, forensic and financial analysis
  • 92. When analyzing estafa committed via online platforms, investigators should
A) Ignore electronic evidence
B) . Examine digital contracts, trace financial transfers, and interview parties involved
C) Seize unrelated property
D) . Only ask victims for statements
  • 93. Which evidence type is common to carnapping and trafficking investigations
A) . Random surveillance
B) . Only weather records
C) Only eyewitness statements
D) . Vehicle/asset registration, GPS tracking, financial transactions
  • 94. In evaluating a theft-robbery scenario with money laundering links, what should investigators prioritize?
A) Only recovering stolen property
B) Conducting public surveys
C) Arresting without warrants
D) Following money trails, linking proceeds to suspects, and recovering property
  • 95. What distinguishes a high-level investigator’s approach from a basic investigation?
A) Memorizing laws only
B) Asking for public opinion
C) Ability to analyze multiple crime patterns, link them to laws, and plan coordinated interventions
D) . Filing reports without evidence
  • 96. An integrated analysis of trafficking and money laundering requires
A) . Confiscating vehicles randomly
B) Interviewing unrelated parties
C) Understanding recruitment, exploitation, and fund movement stages
D) . Ignoring financial records
  • 97. Which law is cross-cutting between trafficking and money laundering
A) RPC – Theft provisions only
B) . RA 6539 – Anti-Carnapping
C) . RA 9160 – AML
D) . PD 1612 – Anti-Fencing
  • 98. Investigators need which skill when linking multiple property crimes
A) Writing press releases
B) . Analytical skills to identify patterns, connections, and evidence chains
C) Public speaking skills
D) Only memorization of laws
  • 99. Which is a critical legal principle in investigating multiple property crimes
A) Evidence must be legally obtained to ensure admissibility
B) Arrest without warrant is preferred
C) . Media exposure ensures conviction
D) Public opinion can replace evidence
  • 100. In analyzing all property crimes, anti-carnapping, trafficking, and money laundering, the investigator’s ultimate goal is to:
A) Recover property, prosecute offenders, protect victims, and prevent recurrence
B) Only file reports
C) Only arrest suspects
D) Publicize the case
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